Witnesses to hold memorial on Tuesday

Saturday

Mar 23, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Thousands of area residents are expected to be on hand as local Jehovah's Witnesses host the annual observance of death of Jesus Christ. The Memorial will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Halls throughout Volusia County. In addition, about 2,000 are expected to gather at 7:30 p.m. at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 299 N. Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach. Last year, more than 19 million people around the world observed the anniversary of the death of Jesus Christ after sundown on Nisan 14, according to the Jewish calendar. During this year's observance, a talk will be given to explain what makes Jesus — and his sacrifice — vitally important to those living today. It also will explain who he was, how his death can help everyone and why it is important to remember him. Visit jw.org to find the time and location of the Memorial nearest to you.